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    Couscous Salad

    Published: Mar 14, 2018 · Modified: Jul 20, 2021 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    couscous salad recipe with cucumbers, carrots, red onions, and a red wine vinaigrette
    easy couscous salad recipe with lots of veggies and a red wine vinaigrette dressing. pinterest image.

    This recipe is healthy and fast, and it tastes just as good or even better right out of the fridge.

    easy couscous salad with black lentils and fresh veggies

    I use the larger Lebanese couscous for this salad.

    But you can just as easily make this salad with smaller Moroccan couscous.

    The black beluga lentils are awesome because they stay nice and firm and keep well in the fridge without getting smooshy.

    I also love the way that the black lentils look in this salad.

    The larger couscous and the black lentils along with the small diced veggies give this salad a hearty texture.

    If you can't find beluga lentils you can order them here or just substitute your other favorite lentil.

    This easy pasta salad has a great flavor that gets even better in the fridge overnight.

    cous cous salad served with roasted acorn squash and kale pesto

    This salad is gorgeous and super tasty! It's definitely company-worthy.

    Couscous salad is a recipe that is great for storing in the fridge.

    I like to serve it on our all-veggie nights with roasted acorn squash and kale pesto.

    Not doing veggie night? This pasta salad is also a fantastic side dish with broiled or grilled chicken or fish.

    Roasted Acorn Squash with Kale Pesto

    Easy and super impressive. Roasted acorn squash and kale pesto is a gorgeous and healthy dish.

    What to serve with couscous salad?

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    easy couscous salad with black lentils and fresh veggies
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    Easy Couscous Salad with Black Lentils

    Laura Reigel
    Colorful and delicious – this couscous salad is gorgeous and full of flavor. A beautiful side when guests are coming. This couscous salad also makes killer leftovers. 
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Refrigerate 1 hr
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 8
    Calories 316 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Lebanese cous cous cooked according to directions

    Lentils

    • 1 cup Black Beluga Lentils
    • ½ Onion diced finely (can be red or white)
    • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme

    Salad

    • 2 Carrots peeled and diced
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced finely
    • 1 stalk Celery diced finely
    • ½ cup Cucumber finely diced
    • ½ Red Onion diced finely
    • ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme chopped finely
    • ½ bunch Fresh Parsley chopped finely
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    Beluga Lentils

    • Add diced onion and thyme to lentils. Pro tip: Adding the onion and a few sprigs of thyme gives the lentils extra flavor. 
    • Cook according to directions. Drain and set aside. Remove the thyme stems when draining.

    Veggies

    • Dice the cucumber, onion, celery, carrots and red pepper, set aside. 

    Couscous

    • Cook the couscous according to directions, drain and put in a large bowl. 
    • Immediately add the vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper,  and thyme. Pro tip:  Adding the vinegar to the warm pasta helps to give the pasta a more robust flavor.

    Assemble the Salad

    • Add the lentils and the veggies to the couscous. 
    • Toss and serve. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 22mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gCalcium: 35mgIron: 2.6mg
    Keyword couscous, lentils, salad, vegan
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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    1. Jessica Robinson

      March 19, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      Such a simplistic, yet delicious salad to make! And so nutritious!

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